APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
17500 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, North Port FL 34287 · 941-423-1504
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dip well in bar with black mold like substance around waterline where ice cream scoops are put. Observed bartender removing utensils, putting in dish to be washed, and emptying dip well. Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dip well.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked rice (47F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The rice was prepared the day prior to the inspection. The operator discarded the rice.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked rice (47F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The rice was prepared the day prior to the inspection. The operator discarded the rice.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. The operator was unable to locate the high temperature disc used for the dishmachine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the operator unable to locate the seating license.
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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets stored near packaged condiment bottles on the server expo line and near clean equipment in the prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer buckets.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on low boy reach in cooler at grill station.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in walk in cooler, salad lettuce on floor, not swept up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers, on cook line with build up of food debris.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink by expo. Observed Eva's Daily Report Operator replacing paper towels.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach freezer closest to walk in cooler, torn gaskets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in freezer closest to walk in cooler, soiled gaskets.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line with food stains on them.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back sides of reach in coolers, handles soiled with food debris.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding to the right of handwashing sink, that's located next to three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line, cutting boards with groove marks on them.
Iced tea / soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed around soda nozzles some black mold like substance.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at far end with dried on food debris, on inside top. Observed cook cleaning microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers (low boys) with soiled gaskets. Observed shelves on server ally with build up of food debris. on gaskets.
Stored food not covered. Observed fried wontons on line, in bin, not covered. Observed operator covering wontons.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Observed operator remove mop and hang up properly.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with food stains on them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at server station with some dried debris and tea/coffee stains inside sink. Using as a dump sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen, cutting boards with grooves and black mold like substance or slime on them.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up on back sides of handles on reach in coolers at make table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying shelf, containers wet nesting. Observed operator separate to properly dry.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed soda station for servers with mold like substance behind nozzle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on them.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at server station, to go containers not inverted. Observed Operator inverting containers to open end down.
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dip well in bar with black mold like substance around waterline where ice cream scoops are put. Observed bartender removing utensils, putting in dish to be washed, and emptying dip well. Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dip well.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets through out kitchen area with food and mold like substance on them. Observed operator starting to clean gaskets
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on drying table in bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine, inside top lip with mold like substance on it. Observed operator cleaning lip of ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen behind door handles of reach ins and walk in, food debris build up. Observed employee starting the cleaning process.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a chef knife, a whisk and a bag scraper on top of cardboard on dry storage with a clip board sitting on top. Observed operator removing said items and putting into dish to be washed.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed at soda station, behind dispensing handle, black mold like substance.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Dishwasher handling clean silverware with out hand washing or use of gloves after leaving dish washing area and going to back room. Observed manager speaking to said employee on the importance of proper hand washing. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler under grill line temperature at 47F on Raw Steaks and Par Cooked Ribs at 3:40 p.m. Spoke with Manager on duty and it was stated that the fan is down and on order through the air conditioning/refrigerator company. They are icing the product. Re temperature is at 43F for both items at 4:09 p.m. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter with out any date marking showing last time service or next service date. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cambros not inverted properly on drying shelf Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambros wet nesting on drying shelf. Priority: Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.